Strategic Initiative Implementation Specialist- Winship Cancer Institute

Emory•Atlanta, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University is seeking qualified candidates for the Strategic Initiatives Implementation Specialist position. This role is responsible for supporting the execution of high priority strategic initiatives that advance the mission of the Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Specialist ensures that strategic initiatives are well defined, operationally feasible, tracked effectively, and aligned with NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center expectations. They collaborate with faculty, clinical leaders, program administrators, shared resources, and institutional partners to turn strategic goals into measurable progress. The role coordinates the day-to-day implementation of the Cancer Center's strategic initiatives across research and clinical missions, translating strategic goals into actionable work plans, deliverables, milestones, and timelines. Supports initiative leads in defining scope, identifying resources, and assessing feasibility, ensuring initiatives align with institutional priorities, catchment area needs, and NCI CCSG guidelines. Manages cross-functional workstreams supporting strategic initiatives such as scientific program development and recruitment; clinical trials strategy and accrual growth; multidisciplinary care enhancements; and data integration and research infrastructure improvements. Develops metrics, dashboards, and tracking systems to measure initiative progress and impact, and analyzes data related to research productivity, clinical trial performance, and strategic program achievements. Monitors adherence to NCI expectations for comprehensive cancer centers and supports data collection for CCSG submissions. Facilitates communication between initiative leads, faculty, clinical teams, research administration, and external collaborators. Organizes and supports initiative-focused meetings, retreats, and workgroups, ensuring clear agendas, documentation, and follow-up actions. Prepares initiative briefs, leadership updates, and communication materials tailored for scientific, clinical, and administrative audiences. Supports the adoption of new processes, workflows, or structures arising from strategic initiatives, assisting with training, stakeholder engagement, and communication strategies to drive initiative success. Identifies opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen organizational readiness. Researches and incorporates best practices from NCI-designated cancer centers related to strategic initiative implementation. Recommends improvements to strategic initiative tracking tools, governance processes, and execution frameworks. Assists leadership in refining initiative selection, prioritization, and evaluation processes. Performs related duties as needed.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business, Biology, or related field required.
Three years of experience supporting strategic initiatives, project management, research administration, clinical operations, or organizational strategy.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (MPH, MHA, MBA, MS) preferred.
Experience in an academic medical center, cancer center, or research environment preferred.
Familiarity with NCI CCSG requirements is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Supports the execution of high priority strategic initiatives that advance the mission of the Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Ensures that strategic initiatives are well defined, operationally feasible, tracked effectively, and aligned with NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center expectations.
Collaborates with faculty, clinical leaders, program administrators, shared resources, and institutional partners to turn strategic goals into measurable progress.
Coordinates the day-to-day implementation of the Cancer Center's strategic initiatives across research and clinical missions.
Translates strategic goals into actionable work plans, deliverables, milestones, and timelines.
Supports initiative leads (faculty and administrators) in defining scope, identifying resources, and assessing feasibility.
Ensures initiatives remain aligned with institutional priorities, catchment area needs, and NCI CCSG guidelines.
Manages cross-functional workstreams supporting strategic initiatives such as scientific program development and recruitment; clinical trials strategy and accrual growth; multidisciplinary care enhancements; and data integration and research infrastructure improvements.
Develops metrics, dashboards, and tracking systems that measure initiative progress and impact.
Analyzes data related to research productivity, clinical trial performance, and strategic program achievements.
Monitors adherence to NCI expectations for comprehensive cancer centers and support data collection for CCSG submissions.
Facilitates communication between initiative leads, faculty, clinical teams, research administration, and external collaborators.
Organizes and supports initiative focused meetings, retreats, and workgroups, ensuring clear agendas, documentation, and follow up actions.
Prepares initiative briefs, leadership updates, and communication materials tailored for scientific, clinical, and administrative audiences.
Supports adoption of new processes, workflows, or structures arising from strategic initiatives.
Assists with training, stakeholder engagement, and communication strategies to drive initiative success.
Identifies opportunities to streamline processes and strengthen organizational readiness.
Researches and incorporate best practices from NCI designated cancer centers related to strategic initiative implementation.
Recommends improvements to strategic initiative tracking tools, governance processes, and execution frameworks.
Assists leadership in refining initiative selection, prioritization, and evaluation processes.
Performs related duties as needed.